Brothers (2009) Free Movie Downloads: Before leaving on his second tour in Afghanistan, Marine Captain Sam Cahill, a leader, an athlete, a good husband and father, welcomes his screw-up brother Tommy home from prison. He’d robbed a bank. In country, Sam’s helicopter is shot down and all are presumed dead. Back home, while Sam wastes away as a prisoner in a remote encampment, Tommy tries to take care of the widow and her two children. While imprisoned, Sam experiences horrors unbearable, so when he’s rescued and returns home, he’s silent, detached, without affect, and he’s convinced his wife and brother have slept together. Demons of war possess him; what will silence them?

Trivia

Jake Gyllenhaal learned of the death of his close friend Heath Ledger while he was in the middle of shooting a scene for this film. Gyllenhaal immediately walked off set, and returned to finish the scene two days later. He then took a longer bereavement leave before he was ready to continue with the rest of his scenes.

Goofs

In the beginning of the movie, little Maggie, tells her grandfather, Hank, that her birthday is “in the spring.” Hank agrees with this, commenting that her birthday is March 10. However, March 10 is still winter. Winter ends March 21.

Critic reviews

Director Jim Sheridan is no stranger to intense family dramas — the Irish filmmaker (In the Name of the Father, In America) seems like a natural choice to adapt Susanne Bier’s affecting Brodre.Full review

Despite strong performances, when it comes to pacing and power, it’s the Danish original that edges it. Still, a sturdy and affecting remake that brings a powerful story to an even wider audience.Full review